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Fire reported near North Block in Delhi, six fire tenders rushed to scene
Officials said six fire tenders contained a rooftop blaze sparked during welding work, and no casualties were reported.
- On Monday, a fire broke out at the North Block in New Delhi, prompting the Delhi Fire Services to rush six fire tenders to the scene after receiving a call.
- Officials blamed a short circuit during welding work on the rooftop of an AC boiler for triggering the minor fire, which was brought under control immediately.
- Shiv Sena Rajya Sabha member Milind Deora noticed thick smoke while traveling to Parliament and posted on Twitter, stating, "It appears there may be a fire."
- The blaze was contained immediately with no casualties reported so far, officials confirmed, preventing further damage to the Union Secretariat.
- Quick response by the Delhi Fire Services prevented spread at the North Block, with authorities monitoring the site to ensure continued safety and building operations.
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Delhi North Block Fire: Blaze Breaks Out on Rooftop AC Boiler, Fire Brought Under Control
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">A fire broke out at North Block in New Delhi, triggering a brief alarm after thick black smoke was seen rising from the rooftop of the building. According to preliminary information, the fire started in an air-conditioning boiler on the roof while welding work was underway. A suspected short circuit during the work is believed to have caused the blaze. Thick smoke billowing from the rooftop was visible as the incident u…
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Smoke has been reported from North Block in Delhi; the fire department has dispatched six vehicles to the scene. The cause is currently under investigation, and no injuries have been reported.
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